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Booost Hosts Special Sustainability Discussion Lecture

On May 14, 2025, Booost Inc. (based in Shinagawa, Tokyo) conducted a special internal lecture titled "Sustainability Discussion," inviting Yuichi Yamaji, Executive Director of the Sustainable Community Association, as the keynote speaker. Over the years, Booost has been committed to offering an integrated SX platform known as Sustainability ERP, aimed at accelerating companies' sustainability transformation (SX) by addressing the "Sustainability 2026 Challenge".

Overview of the Lecture

The lecture began with Mr. Yamaji sharing his extensive practical experience in non-financial information disclosure, governance, and materiality identification. He introduced the activities of the Sustainable Community that he has been managing, which currently has around 800 participants from various sectors. Identifying himself as an "information-disclosure specialist," Mr. Yamaji emphasized the critical link between information disclosure and management, highlighting the importance of this connection with robust examples from his previous work.

In the main segment titled "Exploring the Structure of the Sustainability Industry and Booost's Winning Strategies," Mr. Yamaji broke down the sustainability industry structure into three main layers: upstream (regulations and standards), midstream (implementation support), and downstream (evaluation, reporting, and improvement). He provided a comprehensive overview of the key players in both domestic and international markets, detailing Booost's market position within the midstream sector and essential strategic points crucial for future business growth. Furthermore, he addressed the shift towards proactive approaches, suggesting the potential for leveraging actual data in strategic and organizational support businesses after implementing tools like Sustainability ERP.

During the Q&A session, participants engaged in deep discussions on significant topics such as the role of sustainability promotion offices in management, the necessity for transforming disclosure tasks from mere operations into strategic endeavors, and the essence of SX itself. Each attendee reflected on their company's unique circumstances, re-evaluating the significance of engaging with SX initiatives.

Booost is actively seeking "Booosters" who are ready to tackle humanity's most pressing challenges through sustainable talent development initiatives and community engagement.

Profile of the Speaker

Yuichi Yamaji is currently the Executive Director of the Sustainable Community Association. After graduating from university, he worked for 11 years in reporting and non-financial information disclosure support for listed companies at a printing and IR support firm. Following this, he spent about five years in manufacturing sustainability promotion roles. In May 2020, he founded the Sustainable Community and became its Executive Director in May 2023.

The Project for Japan's Sustainability Transformation

Booost has raised concerns regarding the delayed responses and lack of urgency among many companies in meeting the mandatory disclosure requirements for sustainability information. This situation poses a significant risk to corporate value, termed the "Sustainability 2026 Issue." As part of their efforts, Booost is committed to facilitating solutions and assistance in addressing this pressing challenge. More details can be found on the project's site focused on establishing Japan as a leader in sustainability transformation.

About the Sustainable Community Association

The Sustainable Community was formed in the spring of 2021 by a group of voluntary participants who came together via Twitter. The community focuses on exchanging information and learning about various sustainability topics. The members aim to empower each other, contributing significantly to achieving the goal of "Building Forward Better," which emphasizes progressive action for society in line with the SDGs.

Homepage: Sustainable Community

About the Sustainability Leadership Community (SLC)

The SLC fosters engagement through daily interactions on the online platform, Sustainable SNS, and community events that aim to enhance literacy in sustainability. These real-world gatherings include keynote speeches, panel discussions, and networking opportunities to share information and trade insights into sustainability-related challenges.

SLC Homepage: Booost SLC

Advantages of Joining SLC:

• - Connect with industry leaders and gain access to the latest information.
• - Absorb best practices in sustainability management and strategy.
• - Build networks with ESG promotion divisions across various industries.

About Booost Inc.

Booost Inc. specializes in developing the Sustainability ERP, an integrated SX platform that adheres to international disclosure standards. This platform offers automation for collecting and aggregating sustainability-related information aligned with 1,200 data points across environmental, social, and governance categories. Real-time monitoring capabilities enable companies to streamline and optimize operations related to sustainability disclosures. Since its launch, it has been adopted by over 2,000 companies across more than 85 countries as of February 2025.

Company Name: Booost Inc.
Headquarters: 10th floor, Shin Oosaki Kankyou Building, 1-6-4 Osaki, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Established: April 15, 2015
CEO: Hirokazu Aoi
Capital: 1.8 billion yen (including capital surplus) as of February 2025
Business: Operation and development of "booost Sustainability"
Corporate Website: Booost

*Note: The term "SX" stands for Sustainability Transformation, which refers to synchronizing societal sustainability with corporate sustainability, leading to transformative business change necessary for achieving these goals.